HOUSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HOUSTON ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HOUSTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in HOUSTON, MN with about 289 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, HOUSTON ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
HOUSTON ELEMENTARY, located at 310 S. Sherman in Houston, Minnesota, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Houston Public Schools district. Situated in a small-town setting, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and community-oriented learning environment for its young students. It is dedicated to providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core academic skills while nurturing the social and emotional development of every child, preparing them for success in their middle and high school years.
The school’s website reflects its commitment to transparency and communication, serving as a hub for parents and community members to stay engaged with school events, academic calendars, and district policies. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with modern educational practices, HOUSTON ELEMENTARY strives to cultivate a sense of school pride and lifelong learning. As a key fixture of the Houston, MN community, the school plays a vital role in local development, ensuring that students have access to the resources and support necessary to thrive in a safe and inclusive educational atmosphere.
For more information, contact HOUSTON ELEMENTARY at (507) 896-5323 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HOUSTON, MN 55943-0363
(507) 896-5323
http://www.houston.k12.mn.us
HOUSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HOUSTON, MN with about 289 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- HOUSTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 289
- Teachers:
- 24.51
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 289 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HOUSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.
- White
- 96.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.7%
- Black or African American
- 1.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.